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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 177.75 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 177.75 and 122.25 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 177.75 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/177.75 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 177.75 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 21,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729.94/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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